Bishops Waltham and Soberton vs Wight Rural South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Bishops Waltham and Soberton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Wight Rural South Hampshire Constabulary

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton vs Wight Rural South Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Bishops Waltham and Soberton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Wight Rural South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishops Waltham and Soberton
      B Wight Rural South
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      549
      420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      539
      499
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.9%
      ↓15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishops Waltham and Soberton
      B Wight Rural South
      Violent Crime
      287 ↑4%
      206 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↓7%
      39 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑6%
      35 ↑35%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑3%
      9 ↓25%
      Burglary
      13 ↓43%
      28 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑6%
      36 ↓31%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      17 ↑6%
      Public Order
      41 ↑8%
      31 ↓33%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑0%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑100%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wight Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishops Waltham and Soberton safer than Wight Rural South?

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Wight Rural South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 420 crimes. Wight Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishops Waltham and Soberton vs Wight Rural South?

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wight Rural South shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Wight Rural South?

      In Bishops Waltham and Soberton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In Wight Rural South, it is Violent Crime (206 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Wight Rural South?

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wight Rural South recorded 39. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bishops Waltham and Soberton vs Wight Rural South?

      Violent crime in Bishops Waltham and Soberton totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 206 in Wight Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Wight Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishops Waltham and Soberton recorded 539 crimes (now 549, a change of +1.9%). Wight Rural South recorded 499 crimes previously (now 420, -15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Wight Rural South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bishops Waltham and Soberton has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Wight Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Wight Rural South?

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wight Rural South is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Wight Rural South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bishops Waltham and Soberton or Wight Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Wight Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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